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- The aim is to support people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Carers are vital to the achievement of this objective and are considered a backbone of care provision in Ireland.
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The care that family and other carers provide involves looking after the needs of people with a wide range of dependencies across all age groups. The support from the carer enables the persons they are caring for remain at home for as long as safe and practical.
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A carer is a person whose role is to care for an individual that requires regular assistance due to illness, disability or an inability to do certain tasks on their own. The duties and responsibilities of a carer can vary from day-to-day. Read on to learn more about the role of carers in Ireland.
Jan 18, 2021 · Carers. Over 1-in-8 persons aged 15 years and over provide caring, with more of the age group 45-54 years providing care than any other age group. The vast majority of caring is provided to another family member, with females providing more care than men.
- Carer's Emergency Card
- Information on Medical Equipment, Aids and Appliances
- Respite (Short Term Residential Care) Services
- How Health Services Are Organised
- Are You Concerned About The Safety Or Welfare of An Adult Or Child?
- Health Information and Quality Authority
- Caring For Someone Who Cannot Manage Their Own Affairs
- Carers Groups
Carry the Carer's Emergency Card (JPG)so that in case you have an accident or are taken ill, then the details on the card can be used to make sure the person you care for is looked after.
A health professional will undertake a needs assessment of the service user to identify any equipment requirements. To find out more contact your Local Health Office
Respite services are provided to individuals following an assessment of health needs of the individual user and subject to the resources available. To find out more about respite services contact your local primary care team/ public health nurse or local health office. Get Information on Respite Services from your Local Health Office
The HSE delivers health services through seven hospital groupsand nine community health areas called Community Health Organisations (CHOs) across the country.
In an emergency, where a person is at immediate risk, you should contact the Gardai or Emergency Services on 999 or 112. The HSE has a dedicated Safeguarding and Protection Team Service, with Senior Case Workers working in each Community Health Organisation. If you are concerned about the welfare or safety of an adult or want to get help, contact y...
HIQA is the Government appointed organisation to register and inspect residential services and monitor their compliance with the National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland 021 240 9300 info@hiqa.ie www.hiqa.ie
Wards of Court
If a person with substantial assets is unable to manage their own affairs due to mental incapacity, an application can be made through a solicitor to have the person made a Ward of Court. If there is no family, sometimes the HSE makes the application. A committee (one or more people, usually the family) is appointed by the Court to manage the affairs of the Ward. The person then becomes a Ward of Court. All applications are processed through The Wards of Court Office (01 888 6189). Approximat...
Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015
The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act was passed by the Oireachtas in December 2015. It is due to be commenced by Ministerial Order in 2016. This Act applies to everyone and has relevance for all health and social care services. Find out more about the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act
Family Carers Ireland has a network of carer groups across the country. Find local Family Carers Ireland - Network of Carer Group
A key theme of the 2024 survey has been the experience of carers in Ireland’s escalating housing crisis. The country’s housing situation has grown increasingly dire, with skyrocketing rental prices and a severe shortage of afordable housing options placing immense pressure on carers.
Jul 2, 2019 · The National Carers' strategy sets out government policy for those who care for older people, children and adults with an illness or a disability. The aim is to support people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible.
r caring role. The types of caring tasks most reported to cause ill-health were: dealing with verbal/emotional abuse; coping with bizarre/inconsistent behaviour; and getting .
